Creation stories

Read up on your creation stories. Genesis, The Musical premiers Aug. 1 at Playhouse on the Square in Jacksonville. There are nine performances through Aug. 10. Written by playwrights Ken Bradbury of Arenzville and Roger Wainwright of Chatham, the musical is a rapid-fire synopsis of the first book of the Bible. Bradbury directs a 10-member cast portraying 50 characters. Tickets are available in advance at County Market, Passavant Area Hospital Gift Shop, by phone or online at genesisthemusical.com. Tickets will not be available at the door. Proceeds will be donated toward the purchase of a Passavant Auxiliary emergency vehicle.